Fishman

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The Fishman Bluegrass Series Rare Earth Banjo Pickup features a quiet humbucking coil, a powerful neodymium magnet assembly, and a specially designed preamp to strengthen and preserve the natural sound of your banjo. Fits dual coordinator rod banjos and may be modified to fit single rod banjos. Fishman recommends professional installation of the Bluegrass banjo pickup.
Fishman Bluegrass Series Rare Earth Banjo Pickup
Fishman Bluegrass Series Rare Earth Banjo Pickup

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  • Pickup Coil: Stacked Humbucking
  • Preamp: Low Noise, Discrete, 0 Feedback Circuit
  • Nominal Output: -10dBu
  • Noise: -94dBu, A Weighted
  • Output Impedance: 3k Ohm
  • Minimum Recommended Load Impedance: >10 k Ohm
  • Power: 9 V Alkaline Battery
  • Battery Life: Over 5000 Hours

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  • Great banjo pickup!

    5

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    submitted7 years ago

    byNeil

    fromundisclosed

    This is the 3rd pickup I've put in my old banjo that is well used in a working band. This pickup is far and away better than the other two. Great clear pre amped sound!

  • Finally a powerful , quiet pickup with good tone !!

    5

    submitted9 years ago

    byJohnny Banjo

    fromWestland, MI.

    I've struggled to amplify banjo for many years. I've also tried many of the leading name brand banjo pickups. The Fishman rare earth pickup has a powerful signal and good, balanced tone. The quality is also impressive. I would buy it again and recommend it to a friend. Johnny Banjo

  • Extremely difficult to inst

    3

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    submitted9 years ago

    bySteve F

    fromGreen Bay, WI

    The unit would not fit between the banjo head and the truss rods, the bracket is too tall for a banjo with a back, the battery holder had to be mounted in a different location, and the 1/4" jack bracket would not fit, forcing me to make my own. I have done these kind of installs before, but never had to modify a product this much. I know the warranty is now void on my new pickup as a result. I will say however, it does sound great once installed. I am not so sure I would recommend this particular pickup, unless you are able, and willing to buy it, and be ready to remodel your new pickup, or your banjo.

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  • asked byMike

    fromKentucky

    does this come with the 1/4 pin jack? This needs a couple of better pictures showing what it looks like before installation

    does this come with the 1/4 pin jack? This needs a couple of better pictures showing what it looks like before installation

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    No, the Fishman Bluegrass Series Rare Earth Banjo Pickup does not include a jack.